Obama's day: Education, Afghanistan, House Dems

Feb. 4, 2014
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President Obama / Carolyn Kaster, AP

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

by David Jackson, USA TODAY

President Obama has a diverse Tuesday that includes events on education, Afghanistan, and legislative strategy with House Democrats.

It starts with a visit to a middle school in Adelphi, Md., where Obama will talk about his goal of "connecting 99% of students to next-generation broadband and wireless technology within five years," the White House says.

In the afternoon, Obama meets with Pentagon officials to discuss Afghanistan and the U.S. plan to end combat operations after this year. Ongoing problems with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai are also likely to surface.

Later, Obama and Vice President Biden talk about political strategy in a meeting with all of the House Democrats at the White House.